️ Temporary School Cook - Colchester Location: Colchester Dates Required: Monday 12th - Thursday 15th May 2025 Rate: £25.20 per hour Hours: 08:00 - 14:00 (Tuesday-Thursday) | Monday for kitchen induction We're urgently seeking a reliable and flexible School Cook to cover kitchen duties at a primary school in Colchester during SATs week. This is a short but vital assignment, and we need someone who can hit the ground running and adapt to changes in the daily routine. Role Overview: Prep and cook hot school meals for students Service time: approx. 12:00 - 12:45 (may be delayed due to SATs testing) Kitchen clean-down and close by 14:00 Support from a Kitchen Assistant (11:00-14:00) Induction: Ideally available Monday 12th May to shadow the Catering Manager and learn the kitchen setup. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in school or commercial kitchens Able to adapt quickly and manage fluctuating lunch times due to SATs Positive, proactive attitude with good communication skills Requirements (must-have): Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Safeguarding training Enhanced DBS check (up-to-date and valid) This is an important and fast-paced role during a key week for students, so we're looking for someone dependable, calm under pressure, and ready to adapt as needed. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job